TIres & wheels

Robin · Post by **Robin** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 11:10 am

Since I don't have the correct power tools to remove the wheels from my Chevy, I just used the old fashioned way with the lug wrench and breaker bar. I now have a new-gained appreciation for the guys who had to do this feat in the field.

joel gopan · Post by **joel gopan** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 11:37 am

Be careful if you try to break down tour own Rims. I use Ken Tool tire Irons, and they are not as tough as they wereyears ago. The lock ring is designed yo slide off once it is lifted enough to clear the reliefs depicted in the TMs. The tire Irons need a strong hand and confidence and caution as they slip. It is hard work. My record is breaking down 6 wheels from a Chev 4X4 in 55 minutes about 10 years ago. They were clean ones from a Fire dept truck and are on my CCKW now.

joel gopan · Post by **joel gopan** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 11:38 am

Be careful if you try to break down tour own Rims. I use Ken Tool tire Irons, and they are not as tough as they were years ago. The lock ring is designed yo slide off once it is lifted enough to clear the reliefs depicted in the TMs. The tire Irons need a strong hand and confidence and caution as they slip. It is hard work. My record is breaking down 6 wheels from a Chev 4X4 in 55 minutes about 10 years ago. They were clean ones from a Fire dept truck and are on my CCKW now.

Robin · Post by **Robin** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 1:19 am

I just took them off of the truck. For $25 each, I let the local tire shop change the tires. Just breaking the lug nuts loose was enough of a workout for me.